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Farewell Festival; Gallery 992
May
1
to May 18

Farewell Festival; Gallery 992

From May 1 to May 18, we’re bringing together many of the incredible artists and curators who’ve made this space come alive. Come experience the energy, the creativity, and the passion that have defined our gallery for nearly a decade! 🎨🔥

Expect unforgettable nights from 7pm-6am, with a special 3am-6am radio stream on WRFG, bringing the magic directly to you every day worldwide. Whether you're here for the art, the music, or the community, there's something for everyone. 🎶💫

While we close one chapter, we're raising funds and awareness to ensure the next evolution of this space continues to uplift and amplify our voices in the art world. Let’s show up for the magic, the culture, and the power of community! 💥

Come celebrate with us. Let’s make these final days a legacy to remember. 💛

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ComNetwork Spring Connect
May
8

ComNetwork Spring Connect

This meet up we'll be meeting in downtown Decatur at Twain's - a spacious spot with a variety of food and drink options. Look for the ComNet sign and red t-shirts - if it's a nice evening we might be out on the patio! There is paid on-street and lot parking nearby, and it's within walking distance of the Decatur MARTA station.

RSVP HERE

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BadBadNotGood
May
9

BadBadNotGood

BadBadNotGood is a Canadian instrumental band and production team from Toronto, Canada. The group was founded in 2010 by bassist Chester Hansen, keyboardist Matthew Tavares, and drummer Alexander Sowinski. In 2016, they were joined by frequent collaborator Leland Whitty

Buy Tickets HERE.

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Exhibition Opening: Out The Box
May
15
to May 16

Exhibition Opening: Out The Box

Welcome to OUT THE BOX! Get ready for a night of fun and creativity at Atlantucky Brewing on Thu, April 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with music, art, and good vibes.

Out the Box" is an audio-visual art show that celebrates the artistry of the DJ and showcases complementary artwork in a unique and immersive experience. This innovative event combines the power of music and visual art to create a multi-sensory journey that pushes boundaries and challenges traditional perceptions of both mediums.

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Must Love Beards
May
17

Must Love Beards

For nearly a decade, MUST LOVE BEARDS has connected BLACK men who rock beards and BLACK women who can’t get enough of them. Our national gender-balanced day party series has facilitated countless dates, friendships, (hook-ups), and even marriages! On Saturday, May 17, 2025, we’re celebrating 10 YEARS of BLACK BEARDED GREATNESS in Atlanta, GA!

Women Pay

Men Are Free

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Atlanta Jazz Fest
May
24
to May 26

Atlanta Jazz Fest


”Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world.

The mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival is to expose and entertain a diverse audience of Jazz aficionados, young Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to the rich heritage and variety of Jazz as an authentic form of American music. Atlanta Jazz Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.”

Free & Open to the Public

More Info HERE

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The Atlanta Derby
May
3

The Atlanta Derby

“Deets - The dopest, most soulful, most stylish & most fun Derby experience in Atlanta curated for the city's upwardly mobile and trendy professionals. It all goes down at one of the chicest Indoor/Outdoor venues in the city, The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. Prepare for a day filled with excitement, vibes and fun! Don't forget your fanciest hat and coolest threads.”

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Artist Talk: What Black Is This, You Say?
Apr
29

Artist Talk: What Black Is This, You Say?

“Join us Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for a special evening with Amanda Williams celebrating her new book What Black Is This, You Say? in conversation with contributor and Grammy-winning artist Corinne Bailey Rae.
Don’t miss this powerful dialogue on art, creativity, and Black expression.”

Doors at 6pm

Talk at 7pm

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Black Boy Art Show
Apr
27

Black Boy Art Show

“ATLANTA welcomes Black Boy Art Art Show! Join us for an extraordinary evening that pays homage to the brilliance and creativity of black male artists. You're invited to a captivating showcase that brings together a diverse array of artistic expressions, narratives, and perspectives under one roof. Live Art | Performances | Food Trucks | Full Bar”

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Atlanta Streets Alive
Apr
27

Atlanta Streets Alive

“A monthly Open Street presented by ATLDOT with support by Propel ATL & the Atlanta community. Atlanta Streets Alive opens streets for people by taking cars out of the equation for an afternoon to create a whole new healthy, sustainable and vibrant city street experience. Atlanta Streets Alive is a program inspired by open streets projects all over the world. Bring your bicycle or just your feet, and get ready to explore your community streets in a safer, healthier, more livable way.”


Route Map HERE

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Vigtel Conversation: Printmaking In African Art
Apr
26

Vigtel Conversation: Printmaking In African Art

“Join Judy Hecker (Executive Director, Print Center New York), Mary Sibande (South African artist), and Lauren Tate Baeza (the High’s Fred and Rita Richman Curator of African Art) for a dynamic conversation exploring the history and enduring practice of printmaking in South Africa. This discussion will engage the vital role the medium has played in communicating cultural and political thought in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

This conversation is generously supported by the Gudmund Vigtel Works on Paper Fund.”

Get Tickets/Member Registration HERE

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Atlanta Streetwear Market
Apr
26
to Apr 27

Atlanta Streetwear Market

“On April 26th and April 27st, ASWM presents a special edit"ion of ASWM to highlight Streetwear's Creative pulse: A Global Community of brand owners, designers, creators, consumers, culture and curators will be in the building for an unforgettable experience. This was made for you. You benefit, you win, this is for you. You influence the world.”

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Atlanta Future Places Seminar
Apr
26

Atlanta Future Places Seminar

“Of the comparatively few African American libraries and archival repositories in the country, Atlanta is home to five—Atlanta University Center’s Robert W. Woodruff Library, the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Spelman College Archives, Emory University’s Rose Library; and Georgia State University’s Music and Popular Culture Archives. This event will focus on the important roles these institutions play in collecting, preserving, and interpreting Atlanta’s African American cultural history and ephemera.”


More Information HERE

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Hambidge Open House
Apr
26

Hambidge Open House

“This annual event provides a free opportunity to visit, tour, and enjoy the Hambidge campus. Festivities will include open studios, art-making, food, musical performances, art sales, and more. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to enjoy our historic private sanctuary for a fun filled day of arts, pottery, music, food and the great outdoors.”

More Information HERE

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Bloom Therapy Workshop feat. Hydrangeas
Apr
26

Bloom Therapy Workshop feat. Hydrangeas

“Our next floral design class is The Spring Floral Workshop! And for the first time, we have a special feature flower for this workshop, the queen flower of spring - the hydrangea!! Join our class, learn how to create luxury spring floral arrangements, and leave with your own custom, mixed-floral arrangement!”

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Black Effect Podcast Festival
Apr
26

Black Effect Podcast Festival

“The Black Effect Podcast Festival is back on April 26, 2025, at Pullman Yards in ATL—and you don’t want to miss it! Experience live podcasts from Woman Evolve, R&B Money, Naked Sports with Cari Champion, Good Moms Bad Choices, and The Trap Nerds Podcast, plus insightful panels, the Black Effect Marketplace, amazing food trucks, and Pitch Your Podcast presented by Nissan—where one past festival attendee will be chosen to develop their show! Get ready for a day of culture, community, and conversation.”

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Black Girl Book Fair
Apr
26

Black Girl Book Fair

“Atlanta’s literary landscape is about to make history with the first-ever Black Girl Book Fair, a vibrant pop-up celebration of books, culture, and community, taking place outside Brave + Kind Bookshop. Hosted by six Black-owned, women-led bookstores from Atlanta, Decatur, and surrounding cities, this one-of-a-kind event brings together literature lovers, Black-owned businesses, and a true book fair atmosphere.”

Register HERE

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ULGA-YP Candidate Mixer
Apr
25

ULGA-YP Candidate Mixer

“Join us on Friday, April 25th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Hippin’ Hops Brewery in East Atlanta Village. Come after work ready to sip on some delicious brews, connect with fellow young professionals, and meet the candidates vying for our new Executive Leadership Team! This is your exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the future leaders of ULGA-YP, hear their vision for the organization, and ask those crucial questions. It’s your chance to shape our organization’s future and be part of the important work of empowering communities and changing lives.”

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Pop-Up Record Store
Apr
25

Pop-Up Record Store

“Join us Saturday, April 26, from 12 pm- 5 pm for an exclusive pop-up record store with Stokely’s Records! Swing by, put a record on, and browse the collection for sale, curated by Le’Shawn Taylor.”

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Atlanta Improvisors Orchestra
Apr
24

Atlanta Improvisors Orchestra

“Something marvelous this way comes when the Atlanta Improvisers Orchestra & Chorus performs at Gallery 992. An exemplar of the art of improvisation, the AIO&C can vary from a small ensemble to dozens of members, some highly skilled professionals, others more casually but no less passionately inclined. Performances are built on a framework called conducted improvisation or “conduction,” whereby a chosen leader directs the orchestra using hand gestures, which serve as minimally cumbered guidelines for playing an instrument or singing in groups or solo.”

More Information HERE

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Illumine
Apr
24
to Apr 27

Illumine

“As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and art installations by local artists, interactive experiences, and live music, Illumine 2025 will light up the shadows of the night. In addition to exploring parts of the Cemetery after the sun goes down, Illumine attendees will also enjoy live entertainment, multiple bars, and an Oakland pop-up shop.”

Get Tickets HERE

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Thrive Thursday
Apr
24

Thrive Thursday

“Join us for Thrive Thursdays at Spruill Gallery, an informal, come-as-you-are gathering that brings together community, art, and conversation. Our next gathering on April 24 is a collaboration between Dunwoody Gallery, Create Dunwoody, and the Dunwoody Arts Commission. Come get a sneak peek at Sarah Emerson’s show, Returns, ahead of the opening reception on April 25.”

More Info HERE

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Exhibition Opening: Memory In the Material
Apr
24

Exhibition Opening: Memory In the Material

“Memory in the Material is a series of sculptures by Olu Amoda inviting viewers to reflect on how memory is preserved and reimagined through assemblage. At the heart of this process is quilting—the tender act of joining fragments, and stitching stories into layered compositions that speak to memory, continuity, and repair. “

More Information HERE

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Film Industry Social
Apr
22

Film Industry Social

“We're setting out to create an enviroment where people, in all facets and levels of the film industry, feel encouraged to connect through a more accesible networking opportunity! HYPR Studios will be hosting us for this event and we couldn't be more thirlled to introduce a new sea of creatives to this welcoming & versatile space!”

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Exhibition Opening: Klean Lines//Loud Roots
Apr
22

Exhibition Opening: Klean Lines//Loud Roots

"Join us for the opening night of ‘The Sustainable Project’—a powerful Earth Day exhibition in collaboration with Klean Energy Culture’s event ‘Klean Lines // Loud Roots’ on April 22nd! Featuring transformative works by Daisy Anne Dickson, Jeffrey Wilcox, and Lynx Nguyen, this showcase reimagines sustainability through reclaimed tapestries, upcycled sculptures, and biodegradable land art, urging us to rethink our relationship with the planet. Let’s celebrate creative activism, bold eco-visionaries, and the intersection of art + environmental justice—see you there! 🌎🎨♻️ #SustainableProject #KleanLinesLoudRoots #EarthDayArt"

Register HERE

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Earth Day EV Car Show
Apr
19

Earth Day EV Car Show

Join Clean Cities Georgia, MARTA, City of Chamblee, and Clean Walks on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for an electrifying Earth Day celebration! From 10am – 11:30 am there will be a litter pickup activity, followed by an EV Car Show starting at 11:30 am. Volunteer to showcase your electric vehicle, help answer prospective EV owner questions, and share your personal experiences.”

Register HERE

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Exhibition Opening: The Art of Blaxploitation
Apr
18

Exhibition Opening: The Art of Blaxploitation

“The African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA) is proud to announce Double Feature, a special art exhibition celebrating the Blaxploitation film era. On view from April 18 through June 14, 2025, and curated by Ric Ross, Double Feature showcases 30 original, framed vintage movie posters from the 1970s Blaxploitation era – including iconic titles such as Shaft, The Mack, Cleopatra Jones, and Blacula.”

RSVP HERE

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Illumine
Apr
17
to Apr 20

Illumine

“As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and art installations by local artists, interactive experiences, and live music, Illumine 2025 will light up the shadows of the night. In addition to exploring parts of the Cemetery after the sun goes down, Illumine attendees will also enjoy live entertainment, multiple bars, and an Oakland pop-up shop.”

Get Tickets HERE

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Structured Networking w/MAAP
Apr
17

Structured Networking w/MAAP

“As a MAAP Sponsor, Red’s is offering all MAAP members and guests 10% off all orders for the evening and reserved an exclusive MAAP section of their beer garden for structured networking. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

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Wellness By The Water
Apr
17

Wellness By The Water


”Wellness by the Water offers yoga sessions led by expert instructors from Dancing Dogs Yoga, designed to challenge and inspire yogis of all skill levels. Held in the stunning Oceans Ballroom, you’ll flow through your practice surrounded by breathtaking views of manta rays, whale sharks and beluga whales—a truly unforgettable backdrop for nurturing both mind and body.”

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Sunday Funday: Nature Weaving
Apr
13

Sunday Funday: Nature Weaving

“Join us for Nature Weaving, where you’ll weave leaves, flowers, and plants into a natural loom made from sticks and twine. Learn about sustainability and the benefits of using natural materials while crafting your own piece of eco-friendly art. Perfect for curious minds and nature lovers.”

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Film Screening; Let Light Perpetual
Apr
12

Film Screening; Let Light Perpetual

““An ode to Atlanta’s historic Old 4th Ward, Let Light Perpetual commemorates the neighborhood's history while contemplating the toll of progress. The story weaves through the personal and collective memories of a community that has witnessed both struggle and resilience.”

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